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Lorraine Whalen

Manchester

Summary

I am a responsible and hardworking individual, with a strong pleasant personality. A focused individual, who excels in pressured and time managed environments. I have experience in dealing with a variety of people on different levels and can readily adapt to any situation. I am seeking a challenging position where I can contribute my skills to a successful organisation, with opportunities for wide-ranging experience and professional development.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work history

Warehouse operative

THG
Manchester , Lancashire
2025.11 - 2026.01

In this position I completed the tasks.

Rebin - Putting items together to complete customer orders.

Packing - Parceling and packing customer orders to be shipped outbound.

Returns - Handling returned and undelivered customer parcels from customers and couriers.

Opening and inspecting the items and deeming if they have been used or damaged and whether they can go back into inventory for resale.

self employed

Online Retailer
Manchester, Lancashire
2015.12 - 2026.04
  • As an online retailer i have managed the buying and sourcing of products from suppliers and the selling of products to the customer at every stage of the process.
  • I have created ads for products. Staging them and taking photos of the products and advertising them using various Apps and websites.
  • I have handmade items to sell including jewellery, key-rings, canvas paintings, personalized items and gift baskets.
  • I have bred and sold pets including Fish, shrimps and dogs as i have a interest in the aquarium hobby and a love of caring for and raising animals and aquarium plants.
  • Handled payments in cash and online.
  • Handled postage and packing and postal duties.
  • Dealt with customers online and in person politely to ensure smooth purchases or further purchases.

Home Maker
1996.01 - 2026.04
  • As a homemaker I work round the clock to maintain the household and the family budget, I also make sure my children are organized and well cared for, other duties include: Creates a comfortable & inviting environment for the family Pays all the bills & keeps records Purchases the groceries & prepares healthy meals Maintains good health and the well being of the family Long term self sacrifice, commitment & patience
  • Keeping a calm head in all situations & find solutions to any problems.

Sales Assistant

Natasha's Jewellery
1995.01 - 1996.01
  • During my time at Natasha's jewellers, my responsibilities included: Cashier Responsibilities Giving information on products Pricing stock & stock taking Window displays To work in a Safe Manner Keeping the work area tidy

Warehouse Worker

Natasha's Jewellery (Wholesale)
1994.01 - 1995.01
  • Whilst I worked in the busy warehouse, my duties were: Loading & Unloading deliveries Count & record stock figures Packing & dispatching orders Carry out control checks, checking goods Working as part of a team Follow the correct H&S practices

Cleaner

Natasha's Jewellery
1993.01 - 1994.01
  • To maintain & clean on a daily basis, my duties involved: To clean all surfaces, furnishings and fittings using the specified equipment and cleaning products
  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying waste bins in an allocated area
  • To achieve and maintain agreed standards of cleaning To maintain sufficient supplies of cleaning materials and consumables relevant to the working area
  • Use industrial and standard cleaning equipment To work in a safe & hygienic manner

Education

G.C.S.E's - undefined

Skills

  • Reliable with excellent timekeeping
  • Customer Care Skills
  • People Focused & Committed
  • Able to Prioritize Work loads
  • Trustworthy & Honest
  • Able to follow Safe working practices

OTHER INFORMATION

I enjoy spending quality time my children and socialising with my family & friends.

Timeline

Warehouse operative

THG
2025.11 - 2026.01

self employed

Online Retailer
2015.12 - 2026.04

Home Maker
1996.01 - 2026.04

Sales Assistant

Natasha's Jewellery
1995.01 - 1996.01

Warehouse Worker

Natasha's Jewellery (Wholesale)
1994.01 - 1995.01

Cleaner

Natasha's Jewellery
1993.01 - 1994.01

G.C.S.E's - undefined

Lorraine Whalen